Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S4200
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Announced June 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
- Successor is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX160 IS was unveiled 18 months after the Fujifilm S4200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX160 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S4200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm S4200
SX160 IS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S4200 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S4200
SX160 IS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS offers outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the Fujifilm S4200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S4200 is 86 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S4200.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 pounds) | 543g (1.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery form | AA | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $199 | $200 |